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Today I am joined by Susan Jamieson! For more than three decades, Susan has created layered interiors that are both comfortably elegant and deeply personal. Guided by the belief that a well-designed home should reflect the distinctive personality, lifestyle, and needs of those who live there, she collaborates closely with each client to create spaces that are as livable as they are inspiring. Susan's hallmark is her ability to thoughtfully interpret and elevate each client's individual style. Her portfolio spans historic Southern residences, coastal retreats, and contemporary homes, all distinguished by timeless design, thoughtful detail, and enduring beauty. Named after Susan's beloved rescue dogs, the Bridget Beari brand reflects both her passion for exceptional design and her commitment to giving back, with a portion of proceeds supporting animal rescue organizations. A dedicated philanthropist and recipient of Richmond's "Woman of the Year for the Arts," Susan continues to inspire audiences nationwide through her design work, speaking engagements, and educational presentations on the transformative power of color.  In this episode Susan and I chat about how she started her interior design firm, how she has expanded, the power of color & choosing the right color, creating a paint line, and so much more!  Bridget Beari Website Bridget Beari Instagram  Lost Dogs Rescue

Today I am joined by Jessica Hinton! Jessica is the founder and creative director of Empress Stationery, a luxury wedding stationery company she has grown from a creative business into a seven-figure brand. Alongside her husband, Tyler, Jessica has built Empress around the idea that beautiful design and a streamlined client experience can—and should—go hand in hand. Today, she leads a growing team while overseeing the creative direction, marketing, and big-picture strategy behind the brand. She’s especially passionate about building a business that is both creatively fulfilling and intentionally designed to grow, evolve, and support a life outside of work.  In this episode we talked about how Jessica began creating stationery, why so many of her clients love semi-custom options, her marketing strategy, what goes into a wedding suite, and so much more! Empress Instagram Empress Website UAB St. Vincent's

Today I am joined by the founders of Batta, Maya and Peyton! Maya is the co-founder of Batta, a newly launched all-natural cake mix brand based in NYC. A native of Dallas and Wake Forest graduate, she holds a master's in sustainability from Harvard and has built her career at a leading professional services firm. At Batta, she drives creative vision, brand strategy, and marketing: building a brand that proves clean ingredients and genuine beauty don't have to be mutually exclusive. In her limited free time, Maya loves to bake (a given), run (completing the 2025 NYC Marathon… despite a few injuries), and hang out with her kitten, Squirrel. Peyton is the co-founder of Batta and leads the behind-the-scenes side of the brand. From finance and legal to operations, she is focused on building the foundation that allows Batta to grow. With a double major in math and business from Washington and Lee University and a six-year career in investment banking and private credit, Peyton brings a practiced analytical mindset to the business and loves figuring out how to turn a great idea into a company that can actually scale and survive. Outside of Batta, Peyton is happiest spending her time outdoors, running, hiking, or finding an excuse to get to a sauna or cold plunge. In this episode we talked about the idea behind Batta, what it's like launching a CPG brand, coming up with iconic flavor combinations, how to get in stores, and so much more!  Batta's Instagram Batta's Website For Goodness Cakes

Today I am joined by Kate Korngold and her mom, Kristy!  A competitive junior golfer from an early age, Kate founded Featherie in 2023 after a simple realization: there was nowhere for girls and women to find golf apparel that was both functional and genuinely beautiful. So she built it herself. Under Kate’s creative direction, Featherie has grown from a junior golf line into a full women’s and girls’ performance apparel brand– with LPGA and MetPGA partnerships, national press coverage, and a devoted community of women discovering golf on their own terms. Kate’s founding story is central to Featherie’s identity: a new generation of women building a seat at the table, on the course and beyond. Kate's mom, Kristy, also joined our conversation!  Featherie's Website Featherie's Instagram  First Tee

Today I am joined by Mallory Mathison! Mallory’s innate sense of style; her passion for design; and her joy in entertaining are the foundations of Mallory Mathison Inc. With a deep appreciation for historical context, she creates gracious and inviting interiors that mix elements of the past with the comforts of today. Mallory’s vast experience in all facets of classical design combined with her unwavering commitment to excellence ensures the success of every project. A native of Alabama, Mallory is an inveterate traveler whose adventures yield one-of-a-kind pieces for her projects. From the bustling markets in Paris to sterling shops in New York, Mallory is devoted to sourcing beautiful decorative arts. Mallory and her husband are always busy with their twin boys and their adored Shih Tzu, Mr. Henry. Mallory's Website Mallory's Instagram  Ansley School

Welcome to our fall book club episode! In this episode I am covering all of the fall-ish books I've read and loved and the ones that are on my list for this year!  My Substack I'd like to thank this month's sponsor, Alexandra Kaval, owner of Grace Space Christian Coaching!  Apply to work together through a clarity call Growth Without Burnout Signature 1:1 Program Flourish Group Coaching Program Instant access to the How to Seek Your Next Right Step from God guide through joining our email list Podcast  GSCC YouTube GSCC Instagram

Today I am joined by Emily Condle! Emily is the Founder and CEO of The Sage HeadSpa — the United States' leading multi-location head spa and scalp health studio, with 10+ locations across seven states and a reputation for redefining what premium scalp care looks like in America. A licensed clinical esthetician with 13+ years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry, Emily began her career in 2011 in medical aesthetics, spending over a decade working alongside plastic surgeons and dermatologists in high-performance clinical environments. That background — rooted in anatomy, skin science, and results-driven care — became the foundation for everything The Sage HeadSpa stands for. Emily co-founded The Sage HeadSpa alongside master cosmetologist Desarai Mannelly, combining their complementary expertise to build a brand that treats the scalp not as an afterthought of hair care, but as an extension of the skin — deserving of the same clinical attention, professional standards, and elevated experience. Her approach is intentional and uncompromising: every treatment protocol at Sage is grounded in real-world clinical knowledge of skin health, scalp conditions, anatomy, and client care — never social media trends, never rushed certifications. Every provider across every Sage location is a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist. Since launching, Emily has scaled The Sage HeadSpa to a seven-figure business, built proprietary treatment frameworks deployed across all U.S. locations, and developed a professional certification and training program teaching other licensed beauty professionals how to launch and grow their own head spa businesses. In this episode Emily and I talked about becoming a licensed clinical esthetician, working in aesthetics, where the idea for Sage Headspa came from, how to scale a business, scalp health, and so much more!  Sage HeadSpa's Website Sage HeadSpa's Instagram  Cool Girls I'd like to thank this month's sponsor, Alexandra Kaval, owner of Grace Space Christian Coaching!  Apply to work together through a clarity call Growth Without Burnout Signature 1:1 Program Flourish Group Coaching Program Instant access to the How to Seek Your Next Right Step from God guide through joining our email list Podcast  GSCC YouTube GSCC Instagram

Today I am joined by Chassity Evans! Chassity is a longtime lifestyle creative known for her warm, detail-rich storytelling and her joyful approach to life. A lifelong romance reader, she loves a perfectly satisfying happily ever after. After years of sharing books, travel, and the beauty of everyday life with readers, Chassity now brings that same eye for atmosphere and emotional texture to her fiction. She splits her time between Charleston, South Carolina, and Harbour Island in The Bahamas with her husband and two kids. She loves lattes, singing in the car, and long Friday lunches with girlfriends. In this episode Chassity and I talk about her content creation journey, why she decided to write Pink Sand Summer, self-publishing, Kindle Unlimited, hiring an editor, her next book, and so much more! Chassity's Website Chassity's Instagram Chassity's Substack  Buy Pink Sand Summer  I'd like to thank this month's sponsor, Alexandra Kaval, owner of Grace Space Christian Coaching!  Apply to work together through a clarity call Growth Without Burnout Signature 1:1 Program Flourish Group Coaching Program Instant access to the How to Seek Your Next Right Step from God guide through joining our email list Podcast  GSCC YouTube GSCC Instagram

Today I am joined by Angie Noack! Angie is a licensed professional counselor and emerging leader in the field of applied neuroscience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science and Music Performance, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health. Angie focuses her practice on neurofeedback, using advanced brain-training methods to promote healing and peak performance. As a professional keynote speaker on brain health and mental wellness, Angie empowers audiences with practical strategies rooted in neuroscience, biohacking, and personal growth. Her engaging style blends scientific expertise with real-world application, making complex concepts accessible and inspiring. With clinical experience spanning addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, concussion rehabilitation, and performance optimization, Angie combines her background in science and the arts to help individuals break through limitations and unlock resilience. Outside of her work, Angie fuels her passion for fitness and enjoys adventures. In this episode Angie and I talk about brain mapping, neurofeedback, habits to improve brain health, how chronic stress can impact the brain, what sets high performers apart from the rest of us, and so much more!  Braincode Centers Website Braincode Centers Instagram  Revital  I'd like to thank this month's sponsor, Alexandra Kaval, owner of Grace Space Christian Coaching!  Apply to work together through a clarity call Growth Without Burnout Signature 1:1 Program Flourish Group Coaching Program Instant access to the How to Seek Your Next Right Step from God guide through joining our email list Podcast  GSCC YouTube GSCC Instagram

Today I am joined by Christina Kim! Christina is the founder of her namesake New Jersey-based interior design firm, specializing in the design of bespoke ground-up residences. Whether designing a chic city apartment or a breezy forever beach home, Christina brings her signature warm, soft, modern style to life—creating homes that feel effortlessly stylish, deeply personal, and rooted in laid-back luxury. Her work has been featured in the Kips Bay Show House, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Elle Decor, Rue Magazine, and more. In this episode we talked about Christina's journey to becoming an interior designer, how she started her firm, her love of art, and so much more!  Christina's Instagram Christina's Website Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club  I'd like to thank this month's sponsor, Alexandra Kaval, owner of Grace Space Christian Coaching!  Apply to work together through a clarity call Growth Without Burnout Signature 1:1 Program Flourish Group Coaching Program Instant access to the How to Seek Your Next Right Step from God guide through joining our email list Podcast GSCC YouTube GSCC Instagram

Today I am joined by my sister, Sarah Thompson! We talked about all things thrillers in this episode!  Sarah's Instagram

Today I am joined by Alexa Morgan! Alexa is a former journalist, current tech sales consultant, and fashion entrepreneur. After beginning her career in broadcast journalism, she spent her early years balancing production work with freelance writing and marketing for emerging beauty brands. She later pivoted into tech sales and consulting, spending over four years at Amazon, where she mastered the art of building a business centered entirely around customer needs. Today, she is the founder of an online personal styling and custom capsule wardrobe business designed to make professional styling accessible for the modern woman.  In this episode we talk about the common problems women face when getting dressed, how to build a wardrobe you'll actually wear, why you don't need more clothes -- you just need the right clothes, and so much more!  I recently had a style therapy session with Alexa and learned SO much!  Alexa is now offering a Travel Capsule service, which is a 45 minute online session to help you pack for your dream destination or simply create a capsule for work travel! Alexa curates recommendations that might be worth adding to your suitcase - and sends them straight to your inbox.  Alexa's Instagram Alexa's Website Lupus Foundation

Today I am joined by Erin Port! Erin is the founder of Simple Purposeful Living and the author of Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life, an Amazon #1 new release. She helps women find the tiny tweaks that make everyday life a little easier, without overhauling your life. Erin is a mom of four and wife to Scott for 20 years. Erin lives in small-town Iowa and has built a community of women online who believe that small, intentional changes make a big impact. Through her podcast, weekly Saturday Scroll newsletter, blog, and shop full of paper products designed to simplify life (on her website and Amazon), she shares practical ideas that fit into real life, the life you're already living and embracing. In this episode we talked about the start of her business, how to live a simple and purposeful life, and so much more! Erin's Website Erin's Instagram  Love Without Boundaries  Today's episode is sponsored by Alexa Morgan Style!  Alexa's Instagram Alexa's Website

Today I am joined by Karen Trebilcock. Karen is the founder of Loop & Dash, a platform that makes weeknight dinner more manageable through meal planning, personalized coaching, and practical solutions built for real families. She left a successful corporate career to be more present for her kids and eventually built the thing she wished had existed all along. She also writes The Side Dish, a Substack newsletter about what dinner really means for modern family life. The Loop & Dash app is getting a major update this June with new features designed to make following through on a dinner plan easier than ever. In this episode we talk about Karen's journey to entrepreneurship, why she started Loop & Dash, kitchen coaching, solutions for the dreaded "what's for dinner?" question, and so much more! Karen's Website Karen's Instagram Susan G Komen

Today I am joined by Misty Farmer and Amanda Osborne! Misty Farmer leads Make a Wish South carolina's mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the state.    Her forward-thinking approach has enabled the organization to adapt and flourish, leading to a steady increase in revenue and the number of wishes fulfilled each year for more than a decade.  Amanda Osborne currently serves as the CDO at Make-A-Wish South Carolina. In this role, she oversees the fundraising operations, event, major gifts solicitations and other revenue generating initiatives.  Amanda is also a proud graduate of Leadership Greenville, Class 42.   In this episode we talk about the Wish granting process, the impact of a single wish, what working at a non-profit is like, how they both got their start in the non-profit sector, and so much more! Make-A-Wish Website Make-A-Wish Facebook Make-A-Wish Instagram